Sydney Mitchell LLP

Immigration

Partner, Head of Immigration

Recognised by the prestigious Legal 500 publication as a Leading Individual, Andre is an expert in resolving complicated UK immigration, asylum and nationality problems of all kinds and is well known and respected for his in depth knowledge, guidance, support and thorough preparation whilst keeping his clients informed throughout the process.

Born and educated in Cape Town, South Africa, he graduated in BA. LLB from the University of Stellenbosch, before being admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa. He relocated to the UK in 2001, since which time he has built up extensive experience, specializing solely in all aspects of private immigration and asylum matters, working in a variety of both charity organisations and solicitor firms.

He is also an experienced tribunal advocate, having successfully represented hundreds of appellants during his long career, often succeeding where others have failed.

Andre prides himself in delivering a friendly and excellent service where no stone is left unturned to ensure that he not only meets client expectations, but exceeds them and maintain a very high success rate. Being an immigrant who went through the immigration process himself, Andre has an understanding and first hand experience of the immigration system. He has a reputation for being client focused, driven and very responsive to his client’s needs, thus relieving a lot of the stress immigration issues can cause.

Afrikaans, reads Dutch and Flemish

1983 to 1988 - BA.LLB from the University of Stellenbosch South Africa

1994 - Admitted as Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa

Andre likes to travel, draws and paints and enjoys experimenting in South Asian cooking.